The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) says that they are now working with the FBI to address a rise in the online harassment of game developers. IGDA Executive Director, Kate Edwards, has said that she has met with the FBI to figure out what can be done about this harassment epidemic.
"I had a meeting with the FBI in July regarding harassment," she said. "They noted a rise in activity. They themselves monitor this activity, but they're focused more on cybercrime issues like hacking and very malicious harassment.

"What [the FBI] wanted from me was an interface for developers so they can share preventative measures they want to get out to us," she said. "We met, discussed the issue and said, 'Let's collaborate.'"

An FBI spokesperson from their San Diego office said that the meeting was one of a proactive nature. The IGDA released an additional statement on the harassment and the issue of "doxxing" game developers and those in the industry.
"Over the last several weeks, game developers and affiliates have been the subject of harassment and 'doxxing' attacks, including threats and posting of home addresses," the statement read. "While we support diverse viewpoints and healthy debate on the issues within our industry, we condemn personal attacks such as these which are not only morally reprehensible, but also illegal in many countries. We call on the entire game community to stand together against this abhorrent behavior."

(via Polygon)